CVE-2025-20969: gallery — Fix

Description

Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
samsung	gallery	< 14.5.10.3
samsung	android	All
samsung	gallery	< 14.5.09.3
samsung	android	All
samsung	gallery	< 15.5.04.5
samsung	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20969? +

Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-20969? +

CVE-2025-20969 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20969? +

CVE-2025-20969 affects products from samsung, specifically: android, gallery. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20969? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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